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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the most important rule Richard Daley learned from Joe McDonough?
(a) Don't get caught.
(b) Don't look back, something may be gaining on you.
(c) Don't call us, we'll call you.
(d) Keep a stiff upper lip.

2. What is the topic for Chapter II?
(a) Richard Daley comes of age.
(b) Richard Daley's rough life.
(c) Chicago and organized crime.
(d) Chicago models apartied.

3. Into what type of neighborhood was Richard Daley born?
(a) Slavic-Orthodox on the Southest corner of Chicago.
(b) Irish-Catholic on the South-side of Chicago.
(c) German-Lutheran on the Northwest corner of Chicago.
(d) French-Catholic on the shores of Lake Michigan.

4. What role did Joe McDonough play in shaping Richard Daley's political career?
(a) He chose Daley as his Chief of Staff.
(b) He introduced Daley to his wife.
(c) He rented a room to Daley so he could get to work on time.
(d) He taught Daley the ins and outs of Chicago's political machine.

5. What did Richard Daley do if an ex-convict applied for a patronage job?
(a) Sent them a polite form letter telling them their quaifications will be considered.
(b) Ignore their presence on the list.
(c) Verified with their sponsor that they are now clean.
(d) Checked to make sure that the police know where they are.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Richard Daley on the city payroll?

2. What kind of speaking style did Daley have?

3. What is the topic of Chapter I?

4. What was Richard Daley's family background?

5. Upon what has Richard Daley's quick rise in political influence been credited?

(see the answer key)

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